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The Jewish Contribution to Desalination

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:20:59 +0000

Providing the World with Access to Fresh Water For many of us, access to clean and drinkable water is part and parcel of our everyday life. Did you know, though, that one of every four persons on the planet does not have ready access to fresh and clean water. Scientific evidence shows that the planet has become drier over the past quarter of a century, with more incidence of drought...

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Growing Blue Agave in the Negev

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:20:34 +0000

How Tequila Production Made Its Way to Israel Tequila, the spirit derived from the sap of the agave cactus, first saw large scale production in Mexico in the mid-to-late 15th century, as soldiers and explorers from Spain (known as “conquistadors”) discovered the local brew and partnered with local distillers to make the liquor available commercially. Though there’s no evidence that Jewish...

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The Jewish Role in the Development of Drip Irrigation

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:25:16 +0000

Jewish Inventor Played Key Role in Creation of Drip Irrigation Commonly Used Today While hand watering remains the most common way to ensure that a garden or crop gets adequate hydration, drip irrigation has continued to become more common practice, particularly with home gardeners, accounting for about one in every three ways that home enthusiasts make certain they get enough water to flowers...

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Jewish Involvement in the Creation and Development of the Garment Industry

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:36:02 +0000

The Long History of the Schmatte Business During the latter half of the 19th century and the first couple of decades of the 20th century, during the great immigration from Europe into the United States, Jewish people made up a significant percentage of those coming into the United States, with more than 2 million Jewish immigrants entering the country between 1890 and 1920. While there were no...

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Avoiding the Use of Electricity on Shabbat

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:45:51 +0000

Why the Use of Electricity is Prohibited or Discouraged | Leniencies that May Apply Within Jewish culture, Shabbat takes a central role, serving as a day of rest while commemorating the Exodus and creating community and connection. Because of it’s emphasis on spiritual sanctity and rejuvenation, Shabbat has strict rules that focus on refraining from certain activities, including purchasing goods...

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The Differences between Jewish Architecture in Europe and in the United States

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:29:57 +0000

How Have Styles Changed in the New World? | Who Are Some of the Seminal Jewish Architects in History? Jewish architecture has evolved over the last three millennia, constantly adapting to meet local environmental differences, but always focused on elements that emphasize community and worship. The earliest recorded Jewish architecture often featured large, stone-built structures...

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Masterpieces of Jewish Children’s Literature

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Sun, 24 May 2026 01:00:39 +0000

Some of the Most Beloved Jewish Bedtime Stories For many of us, some of the best memories from childhood involve stories—stories that our parents read to us before bed, stories that helped us learn the fundamentals of language and reading. They are stories that inform our entire lives, that resonate with us from decade to decade. Here are some of the most cherished books our loved ones read to us...

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A History of Jewish Wine

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Sat, 23 May 2026 02:51:29 +0000

Fermented Grape Juice Has Long Been a Part of Jewish Tradition Wine has long played an integral role in Jewish culture, central to many Jewish religious practices. The Passover Seder calls for four cups of wine to symbolize different features of redemption. A cup of wine with the Kiddush blessing commonly ushers in Shabbat. Wine is featured during Purim and is traditionally used to sanctify a...

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The Tantalizing Smells at a Jewish Bakery

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:54:38 +0000

The Wide Variety of Baked Goodies You Can Expect One of the constants in Jewish culture, both in modern times and throughout history, has been the Jewish bakery. Often a communal hub, the bakery has been an integral party of holidays and rituals, as well as a place where patrons knew that the fare complied with dietary laws. Typically, family-owned and operated, Jewish bakeries have been key to...

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Dreidel Experiences a Renaissance

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:47:25 +0000

Game Continues to Rise in Popularity Dreidel is just a children’s game, right…a way for kids to enjoy Hanukkah. Not anymore! Over the last 20 years, there’s been a marked resurgence in interest in the traditional Jewish game, with much of the expansion of interest found among adults. There are now competitive dreidel leagues, dreidel video games and virtual dreidel platforms. What Is Dreidel?

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